User Manual

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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
REMOVING OR INSTALLING
PLANER BLADES (CONT.)
1. Disconnect the planer from the
power source.
2. Using the wrench supplied, loosen
all clamping screws.
3. Slide out the blade.
4. Clean out all chips or foreign mat-
ter adhering to the blade drum and the
blade.
5. If one edge is dull, reverse the
blade. If both edges are dull, remove
the blade and replace it with a new blade.
6. Slide the good blade face up into the blade retainer of the blade drum. The ridge along the blade should
be on the opposite side of the clamping screws.
7. Tighten the clamping screws, ensuring that they are tightened evenly.
8. Repeat for the second blade, making sure that both blades are set to the same cutting level and positioned
in the center of the blade drum. Otherwise, your planed surface will be rough and uneven.
CAUTION: Tighten all clamping screws carefully when attaching the blades to the planer. A loose
clamping screw can be extremely dangerous. Check regularly to see that they are tightened securely.
NOTICE: Always change both blades at the same time. Use blades of the same dimensions and weight.
Otherwise, the resulting imbalance can cause vibration and poor planing action while shortening the life of
the blade and the tool.
NOTICE: Your planed surface will end up rough and uneven unless the blades are properly and securely
set. The blades must be mounted so that the cutting edge is absolutely level (parallel to the surface of the rear
shoe).